Austin is famous for its style, and it’s not hard to find something new and something old to suit your tastes here. Wander around SOCO, South Lamar, Guadalupe and S 1st Street for some serious vintage and thrift finds.

Use the Vintage Around Town Guide if you want to pick and choose your hot spots. Make a day of it, and make sure to stay fueled and hydrated at the eateries in between!

Want to explore by boat? Take a float on the Colorado River (yes, we’re still in Austin). With boats docks and activities along the body of water, check out the reservoirs the Colorado streams into, like Lady Bird Lake, Lake Austin, and Lake Travis.

The river is also surrounded by trails for those looking to stay more land-locked but still experience the glory that is the Colorado River.

In the heart of Zilker Park lies a sparkling gem called Barton Springs. This magical watering hole is a public pool that is fed by underground springs that keep it a cool 68-70 degrees.
And look out for the endangered Barton Springs Salamanders! They’re federally protected here, so look on lovingly and wish them luck!

What is in Austin, looks like a castle and is ever-changing? GRAFFITI PARK!

Also known as the Hope Outdoor Gallery, the park is a massive community art project. In all of it’s nooks, crannies and heights, find multiple artists and paint-ready people putting up their own masterpieces.

Technically you need a permit from gallery owners to spray, but frequenters tell us that as long as you aren’t covering someone else’s art, you’re fine.

And if you’re going to cover someone else’s, the rule is that your piece better be better than what you’re painting over. All’s fair in paint and graffiti.

With hundreds of bike racks around town and bike rentals on every corner, the primary way to get around Austin is by two wheels, not four. And with dedicated blocked off bike lanes, it’s the best way to see the sights around town, especially when you consider traffic and parking!